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Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

Workflow inefficiency, staffing shortages, compensation, and EHR burden remained leading concerns among physicians considering reducing clinical work or leaving their organizations.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • May 7, 2026

  • 3 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPhysician workforce stability
Key MechanismsOperational pressures, burnout, compensation, workflow efficiency
Target PopulationPhysicians across various specialties in the US
Care SettingHealthcare organizations employing at least 100 physicians

Key Highlights

  • Over 1 in 5 physicians plan to reduce clinical hours in 2024.
  • Intent to leave organizations declined from 20% in 2022 to 15% in 2024.
  • Female physicians have higher odds of reducing hours but lower odds of leaving.
  • Hospital-based physicians are more likely to reduce hours than primary care physicians.
  • Factors influencing retention include improved workflow efficiency and higher compensation.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Monitor physician intent to reduce hours and leave organizations.

Management

  • Address workflow inefficiencies and administrative burdens.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Track changes in physician workforce intentions over time.

Risks

  • Potential selection and nonresponse bias in survey results.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Not specified, but includes patients of surveyed physicians.

Improved compensation and staffing may enhance physician retention.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Implement strategies to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Enhance compensation packages to retain physicians.
  • Reduce electronic health record burden and documentation requirements.

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Physician Exit Intent Declined, Workforce Risks Persist

  • by Kerri Miller

  • May 7, 2026

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